Meaning & use
yew
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An evergreen coniferous tree or shrub with dark needles and red berries, often planted in gardens and cemeteries.
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Rows of ancient yew trees lined the churchyard.
The archer's bow was carved from a single piece of yew wood.
A note on using this word
Nearly all parts of the yew tree, except the fleshy red aril around the seed, are toxic; historically its wood was prized for making longbows.
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